Hyderabad: Cyclone Helen, which crossed Andhra Pradesh coast Friday, has damaged crops on over 1.69 lakh hectares, officials said.

The officials have also confirmed six deaths due to the cyclone. Two deaths each were reported from Krishna and East Godavari districts and one each from Srikakulam and West Godavari districts.

Standing paddy crops in the coastal region, known as rice bowl of India, were damaged due to rains triggered by the severe cyclonic storm, which crossed the coast at Machilipatnam.


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